Key destinations: 1 Hotel, Hotel X and Moxy Sydney Airport.

1 Hotel and Homes appoints management team in Melbourne

1 Hotel and Homes has secured top local and international talent for its leadership team in Melbourne ahead of the March 2025 opening of its first Australian hotel, 1 Hotel & Homes Melbourne.

Johannes Brosemann will take up his role as Hotel Manager after five years as Executive Assistant Manager at the renowned Calile Hotel in Brisbane. Brosemann has held senior management positions at Hilton, including two years as Director of Operations at the Munich Airport Hilton and key management positions at the Hilton Brisbane.

Libby Escolme steps into the role of Chief Marketing Officer, bringing a wealth of experience in global and local roles with prestigious brands in hotels, technology, real estate, retail, services and FMCG. Escolme previously served as Global Vice President, InterContinental Hotels Group, Upscale Portfolio in London.

Elena Fragasso joins 1 Hotel and Homes Melbourne as Sales Director. Fragasso’s hospitality and sales career spans 15 years working with prestigious corporate and lifestyle brands, including as Director of Sales for Park Hyatt Sydney, Director of Sales for W-Union Square NY, USA; Director of Sales and Marketing at Sheraton Mirage Port Douglas and has also worked twice with Starwood Hotels and Resorts in Sydney and Los Angeles.

“We are immensely proud of the leadership team we have assembled,” said Damon Page, managing director of 1 Hotel and Homes Melbourne.

“They truly embody 1 Hotels’ core vision and values, and are all outstanding leaders known in the industry for their wealth of experience and ability to drive growth, cultivate creativity and build teams rooted in integrity and compassion.”

Hotel X adds new members to its executive team

Hotel X in Brisbane has added two new members to its management team.

Sian Curtis will begin work this month as sales director, while Tejal Narotam will be appointed as the hotel’s business development manager.

The latest recruits join Hotel X general manager Jeremy Colahan and marketing manager Alanna Kanowski, who has been appointed to the role on a permanent basis following a short-term appointment.

Curtis joins the team after ten years in events and sales, including working with hospitality executives Darling Group and the Melbourne Convention Center, where she served as Commercial Partnerships Manager, responsible for developing and managing long-term partnerships and new business development. In this role, she led the design team responsible for The Lume, the world’s largest digital immersive gallery experience.

“I’m a Melbourne girl and the food and drink industry is part of my DNA,” Curtis said.

“However, now is a very exciting time to join Brisbane’s thriving hospitality sector, and particularly the X Hotel.

“In another life I was a ballerina and lived in Brisbane, so this feels like a homecoming of sorts. The city is a special blend of Queensland warmth, vibrant creativity and cutting-edge design.

“Hotel X perfectly embodies all of these elements: authentic and sophisticated, incredibly creative and luxuriously sophisticated. It’s a 24-hour feast for the senses. As Director of Sales, I am excited to build relationships with existing and new clients, helping to bring truly outstanding events and experiences to life, creating long-lasting relationships that benefit everyone.”

Narotam joins the team after seven years in the corporate sector of Canberra’s leading hotels, most recently as Business Development Manager at Doma Hotels in Canberra, overseeing five hotels under the brand.

Prior to this, Narotam worked at the East Hotel as an event coordinator and then as a sales manager.

Moxy Sydney Airport welcomes new Director of Sales and Marketing

Moxy Sydney Airport welcomed Ari Fu as Director of Sales and Marketing this month as the hotel celebrated its one-year opening.

Fu has extensive experience in the hospitality industry, including work in business development and sales at Stamford Hotels and Resorts, Hyatt Hotels Corporation and, most recently, Skye Suites, where he served as Regional Director of Sales and Marketing for over four years.

“I’m thrilled to be joining the Moxy Sydney Airport team at such a pivotal time,” Foo said.

“With the hotel already making a splash in the market, I look forward to building a strong foundation and creating even more opportunities for our guests to experience the vibrant, fun and inclusive spirit that Moxy is known for.”

Fu promises to bring fresh energy and creativity to the role, prioritizing strategic partnerships and innovative sales and marketing initiatives to elevate Moxy’s visibility, drive sales growth and build strong customer relationships.